A family-run free house with relaxed vibes and a 'proper pub feel' is what you can expect at this historic inn.

The Tiger Inn, on Barrack Street, Bridport, features all your typical pub fare, with two bar areas, two outside areas and even a vintage-style alley bar. Not to mention its seven ensuite letting rooms, making this a proper inn.

Run by one family for the past 16 years, patrons can expect a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a pint.

The Tiger InnThe Tiger Inn (Image: Cristiano Magaglio) (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Emily Taylor is the daughter of the owners. She said: "Me, my brother and both of our partners work here.

"People like the vibe we have as a family-run pub. Coming in, meeting their mates and having a drink. People like it because we have a proper pub feel. 

"We do get quite a mix of people. Everybody talks and mingles together. It is all friendly, we never have any problems."

Emily Taylor and her partner Tom RichardsonEmily Taylor and her partner Tom Richardson (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Being a free house, the Tiger Inn has the freedom to rotate its selection of drinks however it pleases. However, it doesn't serve food.

It also has a cocktail bar around the back called 'The Alleybar', which has been closed, but will be re-opened on October 26.

The Alleybar, which will be re-opened on October 26The Alleybar, which will be re-opened on October 26 (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

(Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

"We always have different ales and we always try and get them quite local," added Ms Taylor.

"We have six ale hand pumps that we change every week to have a new selection and that keeps it fresh for our patrons."

The inn also regularly shows the rugby, giving The Tiger a reputation of being a 'rugby pub' and it can be packed on game days.

(Image: Cristiano Magaglio) (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

This Grade II listed building has a history stretching back to the 18th century.

The owners say the inn got its name from the ostlers - men who look after horses for people staying at an inn - employed at the nearby Bull Hotel, nicknamed 'the tigers' due to the colour of their uniform, gold with black stripes.

After a day's work, they would retire to have a drink at what would become The Tiger, which eventually took on its moniker from them.

The Tiger InnThe Tiger Inn (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

In 1969 two small Bengal tigers were welcomed into the innIn 1969 two small Bengal tigers were welcomed into the inn (Image: NQ)

It is open seven days a week, from 12pm to 11pm.